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M0.6 Depth: 3.5 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 15:55:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 15:55:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.79533, -122.77966
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Lassen Volcanic Center
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  • Shasta
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  • Medicine Lake
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  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 338 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 345 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States

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